Nose: Big phenolic burst of crayons, sheet rock compound, sea brine, erasers. There's almost a floral-like sweetness behind all the medicinal and briney notes that's like walking through a humid greenhouse in the spring while everything is in full bloom - an earthy type of floral note. Coming back, there's an interesting resinous note similar to pine pitch and a minty candied lemon peel brightness. Palate: A bit tingly and cooling initially, though it starts to heat up after a few moments. Lots and lots of oak, like chewing on a pencil. Much less sweetness than in the nose. Peatiness in the form of rubber, lump charcoal, and new work gloves. There's a nice, light, ashy smoke note that I love, as well as a nice spicy kick that is hard to define. The only fruit I can find is something reminiscent of the bitter spray you get when you twist a lemon peel. Finish: Looong and warm! That medicinal rubber lasts and lasts though some nice oak comes back after a while to add some complexity long after the golden liquid is gone. Coming back to it, I find a nice evergreen/pine note that lingers alongside the brine and oil. Water subdues much of the spice and pine notes in the nose, opening up the phenols into a playdough, crayon wax sort of scent with a touch of honey. Much sweeter with water, like a heather honey bomb that moves towards buttercream frosting after a burst of smoke and spice midway. The finish is bigger, bolder, and longer after adding water - as well as significantly more complex with spice and oak weaving in and out of a smokey shortbread base. Conclusion: Damn, that nose is phenomenal! That interesting mix of industrial notes with floral/piney earth notes is something I could examine all day. The taste is a bit of a letdown compared to the nose, with little sweetness/fruit/greens - it's all peat. With a little water though, the palate comes alive - so much more complex and interesting! This is one to take a small sip and enjoy for the rest of the day, because that finish lasts until you brush your teeth before bed. If I could have the nose from the straight liquid combined with the taste from a few added drops of water, this would be an absolute showstopper.